Alex Beresford has broken his silence after he challenged Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain, which led to the outspoken presenter storming off.
The 40-year-old ITV star has been widely praised by viewers after he spoke out against Piers’ treatment of Meghan Markle.
Since Tuesday morning’s on-air row, Alex has taken to social media to address his position.
Sharing the statement with his 131,200 Twitter followers, Alex explained that he could not sit on the fence amid Piers’ “diabolical” outburst.
“I wish I had the privilege to sit on the fence,” Alex wrote.
“In order for me to do that I would have to strip myself of my identity and that’s not something I can do.”
Alex Beresford has been widely praised for his discussion with Piers Morgan (Image: ITV)
He added: “It’s not any of our places to pick apart claims of racism in order to make us to feel more comfortable.”
Alex has been praised for sharing his tweet, amid mounting calls for the weatherman to actually replace Piers on the morning show.
“You’re the man Alex. Keep telling Piers what’s what. He has the stench of a man who has gone too long without being robustly challenged on his repugnant behaviour,” wrote one follower.
Piers Morgan stormed off stage (Image: ITV)
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“Alex you were absolutely spot on. You said nothing horrible. You spoke the truth and the big baby didn’t like it,” wrote a second.
Alex’s remarks come off the back of an explosive interview between Meghan Markle and her husband Harry, as well as Oprah Winfrey.
During the heartbreaking scenes, Meghan revealed that she had considered taking her own life and that a member of the Royal Family had raised concerns about the colour of baby Archie’s skin.
Alex condemned Pier’s reporting of Meghan Markle (Image: Courtesy of Harpo Productions/CBS)
Piers’ treatment of Meghan and Harry has been unrelenting, so much so that Alex had dubbed it “hard to watch”.
Piers refused to engage in debate with Alex when he brought up his former friendship with Meghan, saying: “I understand that you do not like Meghan Markle and you have made it clear so many times – so many times on this programme.
“And I understand you had a personal relationship with Meghan Markle and she cut you off. She is entitled to cut you off if she wants to.”
He continued: “Has she said anything about you since she cut you off? Now, I do not think she has. But yet you continue to trash her.”
Good Morning Britain airs on weekdays at 6am on ITV.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
